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P345 SMX

1997 Vauxhall Arena

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,823 mi
Last recorded93,823 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Arena95,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelArena
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,823 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

vehicle generally becomming corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2007 93,794 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cracked

vehicle generally becomming corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 88,225 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Arena?

Based on 16,117 MOT tests across 2,164 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,138
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,514
Registration plate lamp not working 842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 802
wheel bearing rough when rotated 744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 731
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P345 SMX is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Arena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 95,387 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Arena fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,514 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P345 SMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Arena typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Arena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P345 SMX registered?

P345 SMX is a 1997 Vauxhall Arena, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P345 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P345 SMX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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